Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court Susan Frye said a system malfunction resulted in summoned jurors not receiving a notice to appear in court.

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Frye said judges can't hear any cases without jurors, so they're looking for volunteers to arrive at the Hall of Justice at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

The Hall of Justice is located at 200 N. Main Street in Winston-Salem.

In order to qualify for jury service in Forsyth County, a person:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be a North Carolina citizen

Must be a resident of Forsyth County. (Note: Anyone either registered to vote in Forsyth County or having a driver's license record with a Forsyth County address is considered a resident of the county and is, if not otherwise ineligible, eligible to serve.(N.C.G.S. 9-3))

Must be able to understand the English language

Must not have served as a juror in State or Federal courts within the last two years

Must not have served a full term as a grand juror within the last six years

Must not have been convicted of a felony, unless that person's rights have been restored (a convicted felon's rights are automatically restored upon the unconditional discharge by the North Carolina Department of Correction, N.C.G.S. 13-1)

Must be physically and mentally competent

For those interested in volunteering, there is a parking deck on the corner of Liberty Street and Second Street which is directly across the street from the west entrance to the Hall of Justice. There is also parking on the corner of Main and Second Street as well as a limited amount of metered parking along Main Street which is on the east side or main entrance to the Hall of Justice.